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Another cruise cancelled
TUI Cruises has cancelled a second voyage for the 'Mein Schiff 3' following the ship’s allision with two container ships in Bremerhaven on October 25. The second cancelled sailing was a 14-night Norway cruise that had been planned to depart Germany on Nov 14. The 'Mein Schiff 3' was expected to resume service for her planned Nov 28 departure, a four-night sailing to Kiel.
Return date depending on lifeboat construction time in Berne
The 'Mein Schiff 3' was facing extensive repairs and was towed to the Lloyd Yard in Bremerhaven on the afternoon Nov 1. A particular challenge was the procurement of the damaged lifeboats; at least three new units were required, and these could not simply be replaced on short notice. The task of manufacturing them has been entrusted to the Fassmer shipyard in Berne. The company was already intimately familiar with the vessel, having produced the original lifeboats and tender boats for the 'Mein Schiff 3'. As these are custom-made, specialised units, there were no suitable replacements in stock. The required boats must be manufactured from scratch and subsequently undergo official regulatory inspection and approval. Current estimates suggested that the production and delivery of the new lifeboats could take approximately six to eight weeks. However, a definitive delivery date from Fassmer has not yet been established. The actual duration depended on how quickly production could be organised. Fassmer was exploring ways to adjust existing manufacturing processes to complete the order as rapidly as possible. In addition to production, technical testing and safety certifications were required. Ultimately, the boats must meet all international standards before they can be put back into service on board. If the estimated production time of six to eight weeks proves accurate, the delivery of the new lifeboats could extend into December 2026. Whether the 'Mein Schiff 3' would truly need to remain out of service for that long, however, remained to be seen. A temporary return with a reduced number of passengers could be a possibility, provided that the remaining life-saving equipment and all safety regulations allowed for it. The 'MSC Victorine' was repaired directly at the Strom Quay and had been turned around for this purpose with the damaged port side towards the quayside for better access. Repairs were completed on the foremidday of Nov 1, and the ship left Bremerhaven enroute to Antwerp with an ETA as of Nov 4. Photos: https://www.shipspotting.com/photos/4035480?navList=gallery&category=39&page=1&viewType=normal&sortBy=newest https://www.shipspotting.com/photos/4035479?navList=gallery&category=39&page=1&viewType=normal&sortBy=newest https://www.shipspotting.com/photos/4035478?navList=gallery&category=39&page=1&viewType=normal&sortBy=newest
One ship repaired in yard, the other at the quay
The Lloyd Yard has been awarded the contract to repair the 'Mein Schiff 3'. The cruise ship was expected to arrive at the shipyard in Bremerhaven on Nov 1. The Maritime Safety Authority has granted the necessary permit. The final confirmation from the Rönner Group, which included the Lloyd Yard, was still pending. However, the group had already expressed interest in the repair work. The 'MSC Victorine', which was also severely damaged in the allision, will not be going to a shipyard, but will be repaired directly at the Strom Quay and has been turned around for this purpose with the damaged port side towards the quayside for better access.
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